Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Snobbish elderly golfers object to moving with the times.
That's just golfing tradition, been going on for five centuries now.
That's just golfing tradition, been going on for five centuries now.
I'll make sure I have some nice tight shorts on at Woburn so you can admire my lily white legs
3565
Journeyman Pro
I agree with you. I tried once and hated it, it just didn't feel right and never worn shorts for golf since.
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Deleted member 15344
Guest
Geoff who ?
It is interesting to see that people make judgements on golfers based on what they wear ?
freddielong
Tour Winner
Of course it's my opinion I am not going to post someone else's opinion.
freddielong
Tour Winner
Agreed, but you would probably be cooler wearing a pair of the latest trousers that are designed to keep you cool than you would wearing shorts and having the blazing sunshine on your skin.
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
how else am I going to get my legs tanned - I don't do beach holidays or lounging in the back garden,I spend all my spare time on the golf course.
3565
Journeyman Pro
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Can't disagree with that either, these lads on TV certainly aren't wearing the bog standard crimpoline 'slacks' or chinos from George at Asda 2 for £20, they'll have climate control/sweat wicking tailored troos kindly supplied by their sponsor
There's one downside to shorts I need to admit to, playing out of a bunker, the sprayed sand will invariably stick to your sweaty leg and annoy you
Oh and another downside, when I change into my clean shorts & flip flops after a post round shower I have a golfers tan round both ankles as I lounge in the clubhouse
Still more comfy in a nice pair of lightweight shorts though
Del_Boy
Head Pro
Maybe i want the blazing sunshine on my skin
freddielong
Tour Winner
So the whole it being cooler argument is just a ploy what is really all about is getting a tan.
You will be wanting sun loungers outside the clubhouse next.
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Deleted member 15344
Guest
Worn plenty pairs of trousers designed to "keep you cool " whilst working in Cyprus and the Gulf States - none keep you as cool as wearing shorts
You can't be "cooler" covering up - if anything in my expirence having legs covered makes you warmer - the layer system is good like that.
It's such a sensible idea
freddielong
Tour Winner
Tell that to people who live in the middle east they don't seen to get that, they seem to think a long light layer is better but of course they don't understand the sun like us British people.
Del_Boy
Head Pro
I never said anything about it being cooler - it's all about personal choice. You want to wear slacks others want to wear shorts. Each to there own I say.
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Deleted member 15344
Guest
Or because of their religion and culture wearing shorts and showing skin is a no no
But isn't it about personal choice and people being able to wear them without being judged by others
UlyssesSky
Head Pro
I think Ian Poulter summed it up perfectly: It's 2016.
Golf dress codes are one of the most ridiculous things in the world. I could wear golf pants that have a print which makes them look like worn-out blue jeans, at the same time a neat pair of new blue jeans wouldn't be acceptable. Taylored golf shorts are not allowed during tournament play, but Rickie Fowler can wear jogger style pants as long they aren't actual joggers but "golf joggers".
Like Samuel L. Jackson said, you can easily dress like a pimp wearing nothing but golf attire. But golf shorts aren't acceptable because they lack dignity? Come on.
If we want to call golfers "athletes", maybe we should let them dress accordingly.
And by the way:
You are aware how the "keep cool" pants work? They let air in and moisture out, so your body's temperature control via sweating works despite the fact you're wearing pants. All the tech is meant to offset the disadvantage pants have compared to shorts. When you're wearing shorts you don't need that tech because the air naturally reaches your legs and evaporates the swear, letting your body's natural "keep cool technology" do its job.
So while those modern pants may be much better than oldschool cotton pants, they may keep you (almost) as cool as shorts, but surely not cooler.
Golf dress codes are one of the most ridiculous things in the world. I could wear golf pants that have a print which makes them look like worn-out blue jeans, at the same time a neat pair of new blue jeans wouldn't be acceptable. Taylored golf shorts are not allowed during tournament play, but Rickie Fowler can wear jogger style pants as long they aren't actual joggers but "golf joggers".
Like Samuel L. Jackson said, you can easily dress like a pimp wearing nothing but golf attire. But golf shorts aren't acceptable because they lack dignity? Come on.
If we want to call golfers "athletes", maybe we should let them dress accordingly.
And by the way:
You are aware how the "keep cool" pants work? They let air in and moisture out, so your body's temperature control via sweating works despite the fact you're wearing pants. All the tech is meant to offset the disadvantage pants have compared to shorts. When you're wearing shorts you don't need that tech because the air naturally reaches your legs and evaporates the swear, letting your body's natural "keep cool technology" do its job.
So while those modern pants may be much better than oldschool cotton pants, they may keep you (almost) as cool as shorts, but surely not cooler.
Duckster
Tour Rookie
Geoff Shackelford - very good, well not really a blogger, more a collator of all things golf. Quite surprised you've not heard of him, been on lots of different podcasts etc...
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
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If they are manufactured as golf shoes then yes SmiffyWhat, like shoes that look like football trainers Phil????
jamielaing
Q-School Graduate
I'm caught here. I think we have to move on but I am one who is concerned about jeans etc eventually being acceptable. However, if we are all about tradition shall we all go out like this from now on?
